[07-15-2022] Placer County, CA – 68-Year-Old Roseville Man Suspected of DUI Killed, Another Injured in Deadly Crash near Antelope

According to the California Highway Patrol officials, a Roseville man suspected of drunk driving was killed in a head-on crash near Antelope Friday night, July 15, 2022.

The crash occurred shortly before 11:00 p.m. south of Walerga Road near Town Center Avenue.

According to the CHP’s Auburn office, a white 1999 Chevrolet Corvette was heading south of Walerga Road when it traveled over a center divider and into oncoming northbound traffic.

According to a CHP news release, the Corvette collided with a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, causing the front end of the Malibu to crash into the passenger side of the Corvette.

According to CHP officials, the Corvette’s 68-year-old Roseville man driver was fatally injured when he was thrown from the car. He didn’t have his seat belt on.

According to the CHP, the Malibu’s 31-year-old Roseville driver was taken to the hospital with minor wounds. According to the accident report, he was buckled up.

The Placer County Coroner’s Office will identify the deceased driver after notifying the driver’s family. According to the CHP’s initial investigation, he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

Drunk drivers put others and themselves in danger when they operate vehicles while intoxicated. They endanger both themselves and other motorists.

The repercussions of being in an accident caused by a drunk driver could be disastrous for you or a loved one. Unfortunately, there have been a lot more drunk driving accidents in the US in recent years, which is unfortunate.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 30 people are killed in drunk driving accidents each day in the United States. One-third of all traffic fatalities in the US are caused by drivers who are under the influence of tobacco.

Nearly one-fourth of all traffic fatalities in the US occurred as a result of drunk driving accidents in 2016. Each of the 214 children who perished in traffic accidents in 2016 was the result of a drunk driver.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) estimates that more than 1,000 DUI-related fatalities occurred in California in 2013. Due to drunk driving, tens of thousands of Americans have died or suffered grave injuries.

Placer County DUI Accident Lawyers

Now is the time for victims of drunk driving accidents to speak up and ask for justice. Injured victims should gather and present proof that the drunk driver was the only reason for the collision in order to protect their legal and financial interests.

In the event that a drunk driver causes an accident, there may be more than one party at fault. A thorough investigation and assessment of your options for financial compensation are crucial following a DUI accident.

Our Placer County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law will investigate all compensation options for victims of DUI accidents. The intoxicated drivers should be held responsible for their actions.

Arash Law’s top priorities are our clients’ well-being and their families’ financial security.

If a drunk driver in California has injured you or a loved one, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our legal team at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.